Scared of spiders? A world without them is true nightmare tale: Study
The objects of revulsion, disgust and fear are frequently members of the arachnid class–think spiders, scorpions and harvestmen…
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Wolves kill, and ravens recall where: What is the scavenging strategy?
The legend went that wolves were followed by ravens to fresh kills. Another scavenging strategy is of much…
Pythons are true choke artists; Take on prey as large as a deer
Burmese pythons are not just big snakes, growing to more than 18 feet and 200 pounds, but big…
How songbirds’ striking, unique colors put them at risk [Details]
Bright, uniquely colored songbirds are at higher risk of extinction and more likely to be traded as pets,…
Scientists fix GPS device to pelican’s wings in Karnataka’s Mandya district
Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 12 (IANS) Scientists on Monday successfully fitted a GPS device to a pelican bird in…
Giraffes, parrots, oak trees, cacti among many species facing extinction
It may be surprising to learn that even giraffes, parrots, and oak trees are included in the list…
Dino-killing asteroid’s impact on bird evolution
Human activities could change the pace of evolution, similar to what occurred 66 million years ago when a…